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New Zealand: Sweet As South (Bus Tour)

Summary:

Experience the best of Southern New Zealand! From Christchurch to Queenstown to Lake Ōhau, it’s an adventure you won’t ever want to end. In Franz Josef you’ll hike a glacier, then it’s on to Queenstown, the adventure Capital of the World. Take the leap on...

Duration
9 Days
Cities
5
Next Departure
03-May-2025
Starting at
± EUR 1,153.00
Price per day
± EUR 128.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Contiki
Tour
New Zealand: Sweet As South
Travel Style
Bus Tour
Participants
Tour for Young Adults
Age Group
18 - 35 Years
Categories
tour category: Boattour category: Bicyclingtour category: Walking

Map: New Zealand: Sweet As South (Contiki)

Summary

Experience the best of Southern New Zealand! From Christchurch to Queenstown to Lake Ōhau, it’s an adventure you won’t ever want to end. In Franz Josef you’ll hike a glacier, then it’s on to Queenstown, the adventure Capital of the World. Take the leap on a bungy, canyon swinging - the possibilities are endless. Maybe take a day break to Milford Sound cruise past stunning waterfalls or a scenic flight over Mt. Cook!

Day 1
Christchurch To Franz Josef Via Arthur's Pass And ...
Day 2
Franz Josef
Day 3
Franz Josef To Queenstown Via Haast And Wānaka
Day 4
Queenstown
Day 5
Queenstown
Day 6
Queenstown
Day 7
Queenstown To Te Anau Via Milford Sound
Day 8
Te Anau To Lake Ōhau Via Kingston And Arrowtown
Day 9
Lake Ōhau To Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo

Travel Cities (5): Christchurch, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Tekapo, Milford Sound, Queenstown

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 8 Breakfast (B)

FAQs

  • Christchurch: What's the diff between Eastbound & Westbound? The only difference between the trips is that they travel in different directions. Everything else is the same. On an Eastbound trip, you’ll depart from Christchurch and see Lake Ohau before the Franz Josef.  For Westbound, you’ll depart from Christchurch and travel to Franz Josef glacier before visiting Lake Ohau.
  • Sydney: What does a modular trip mean? A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
  • Christchurch: Are all the Free Time Add-Ons available weather permitting? Yes, all outdoor adventure activities will only be available weather permitting for your safety. Some Free Time Add-Ons may still be available according to the company policies and health & safety protocols. Your Trip Manager will be in touch with all suppliers in case weather conditions disrupt any bookings.
  • Christchurch: Can I book a twin-share room on this trip? Yep, you’ll be able to book a private twin-share room as an add-on supplement if you’re travelling together with another person.

Included Experience

  • Hokitika: The South Island is known for Pounamu (in fact, it’s even named after the stuff.) Today in Hokitika, we’ll meet with a local Māori Guide, who’ll tell us all about the connection between the illustrious greenstone and the Māori people. After that, we’ll go and check some out for ourselves.
  • Wānaka: A lake town with views for days, surrounded by beech forests, alpine lakes, and wilderness glaciers.
  • Milford Sound: Cruise along the glassy waters and get the kind of view people write poems about. You'll soon see why it's a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Te Anau: Today we’ll visit a local farm in Te Anau to support the Fairlight Foundation, which works to advance women in Agriculture. We’ll learn all about farming, as well as the Fairlight Foundation and the work that they do.
  • Arrowtown: A historic gold mining town, Arrowtown is known as one of the cutest towns in New Zealand, so see for yourself on a walking tour that covers all the best things to see in Arrowtown.
  • Lake Tekapo: See the church on the shores of Lake Tekapo with a backdrop of snow-capped peaks - and get that iconic Insta pic too!
  • Lake Tekapo: We'll stop at Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and Geraldine... and watch happily on as NZ's astonishing natural beauty takes your breath away.
  • Lake Tekapo: The Dark Sky Experience combines Māori astronomy, storytelling and science together in one truly unique interactive display.

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Christchurch

Arrow Going To

Lake Tekapo

Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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